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Shopper Insights: The Path to Purchase (Part 1 of 3)Submitted by Dan Bot on February 3, 2012 - 17:06
There's been a lot of buzz lately surrounding Path to Purchase – the course of events or activities that consumers follow from the first glimmer of interest in a product up through the point where they actually make the payment to complete the buy. By understanding the components of the Path to Purchase, marketers are able to strategize ways to maximize a product's impact upon the consumer at each phase to ultimately win the sale.
Like many aspects of market research, there's a lot more to this process than meets the eye – it can be much more complex than you'd expect. While investigating your product's Path to Purchase, you'll uncover some interesting shopper insights along the way, such as:
Much of the Path to Purchase may be purely mental. The actual physical path through a store from the shelf to the cash register can be an important aspect of your customer's Path to Purchase, and it's worthwhile to understand ways to overcome barriers and facilitate their way. However, the most valuable insights often lie in the decision-making steps that precede the retail transaction.
Profiling Segments: The Most Dangerous GameSubmitted by Michael Conklin, Chief Methodologist, on January 17, 2012 - 18:05
I've been reading Daniel Kahneman's new book Thinking, Fast and Slow, and I highly recommend it to any market researcher. Be warned, though: the implications can be kind of scary. One of the topics the book covers is the "conjunction errors" that people commonly make – as demonstrated by the classic experiment known as the "Linda Experiment" (see page 156 of Kahneman's book).
Linda is described (keep in mind that the experiment is very old) as "31 years old, single, outspoken and very bright. As a student, she was deeply concerned with issues of discrimination and social justice and also participated in antinuclear demonstrations." Participants in the experiment are asked to indicate which is more probable – that Linda is a bank teller, or that Linda is a bank teller AND active in the feminist movement. Even experimental subjects who were highly trained in statistics tended to choose the conjunctive description (bank teller AND feminist) as more probable than the simpler, more general description, even though it is impossible for a conjunctive to be more probable than any of the components of the conjunction.
Do We Really Need Behavioral Economics? YES INDEED.Submitted by Michael Conklin, Chief Methodologist, on January 12, 2012 - 09:00
A recent blog post by Brandon Ellse on Research World's RW Connect blog argues :
"How can behavioural economics practically change the market research landscape? This remains less than clear to me. We've all heard about the experiments, their control and treatment groups beautifully poised in anticipation of the 'ta-da' moment where 'real' human behaviour is revealed like a rabbit pulled from a hat. These behavioural economics-inspired tales seem to waft over our intellectual senses, leaving us with a strange feeling of certainty that only the perception of knowledge exclusivity can bring. I won't lie, I'm impressed. Getting at causality is no mean feat and I am often left in awe of the ingenuity of these researchers, but I want practical application and I get the feeling that you do too."
The benefit of behavioral economics is the insight it gives into the proper specification of the models we use every day in marketing research. Behavioral economic theories about how and why people overstate their estimates of frequency of purchase enable us to construct models that better predict actual behavior from the imperfect survey answers we collect. Understanding that losses loom larger than gains enables us to construct appropriate non-linear price functions in discrete choice models.
QR Codes in the U.S.: Wave of the Future, or "The Next Metric System"?Submitted by Dan Bot on January 4, 2012 - 17:28
This is part of an ongoing series of blog posts on Mobile Market Research technologies from the MarketTools Market Research team.
Back in September I blogged about 5 things that every researcher must know about QR (Quick-Response) codes – those digital barcodes that allow users with a camera phone equipped with the correct reader application to scan the code and launch a web page, a survey, or otherwise connect to information. Since then, the hype around the technology has continued, countered by a lot of nay-sayers pointing out the limitations of QR codes.
Let's look at some of these arguments against the technology and reevaluate if QR codes can still be an effective market research tool.
1. QR code adoption in the US continues to lag Europe and Asia. Some even say that the QR code "fad" has already come and gone. Maybe it's true that the technology will never catch on in the US as much as it has in other markets. There is plenty of evidence out there that Americans are less likely to adopt technology that doesn't benefit us immediately (see: metric system). However, that's not to say QR codes can't still be a useful tool.
Thoughts on Market Research for 2012Submitted by April Turner on December 27, 2011 - 11:00
Every year ends with dozens of prediction pieces looking back on the past year or ahead to the next. Heading into 2012, some of the "Top 10" lists are expanding to 12 to celebrate, with topics ranging from beer to mobile infrastructure. While there are many year-end lists for the market research world, I'll offer a single theme instead – Convergence.
Mathematically, convergence may signal the arrival of computational limits or even the irrelevance of sequence order. However, in market research "convergence" is more like what happened in the convergence of the telecommunications industry – where several services are available from the "same pipe". Here are some examples of areas in market research where we might see convergence in the year ahead:
Social Media Predicts 250 of the Next 10 TrendsSubmitted by Russ Rubin on December 13, 2011 - 17:57
With the year's end coming, pundits are looking to the social media sphere to come up with their predictions for the newest trends for 2012. But when it comes to looking for practical direction from the wild and wooly world of social media, I'd advise a little caution.
Imagine asking a person on the street for directions to a nearby restaurant. You follow those directions, but you can't find the restaurant. You backtrack your route to find the person who gave you the faulty information. "Hey, mister," you say. "Your directions were useless!" The stranger answers, "But you never asked me if I knew where the restaurant was!" Social media can seem like it's populated by people who are more than happy to give you directions even though they have no idea where the restaurant is.
What Will It Take to Move Market Research Forward?Submitted by April Turner on December 8, 2011 - 17:19
There have been many calls of late for Marketing Research to become more progressive (for example, see the recent blog post from Jeffrey Henning taking off on Coca-Cola's Stan Sthanunathan's view that "the industry must change"). Technology adoption and creating meaningful analysis of social media were hot topics at The Market Research Event (TMRE) held last month, and both the client and supplier sides are experimenting with new trends.
But while it's true that the industry needs to move quickly to adopt technologies, blend methodologies, and broaden the reach of research, there is precious little information on how to make these changes. As a supplier, we at MarketTools have seen that there are a couple of key ingredients in the partnership with clients that make innovative projects worthwhile:
On the Importance of Clearly Constructed Objectives in Market Research RFPs and ProposalsSubmitted by Hank Khost on November 18, 2011 - 14:45
Many market research RFPs and proposals lack well-defined objectives – and sometimes the objectives are completely missing. Two observations are relevant to this topic:
In Wonderland, Alice asks the Cheshire Cat, "Please, can you tell me how to get out of here?"
The cat replied, "Well, that depends on where you want to go."
Alice answered, "Anywhere, as long as it's away from here."
"Well then, any road will take you there," was the cat's wise reply.
Conference Report: The Market Research Event 2011Submitted by April Turner on November 17, 2011 - 12:54
The Market Research Event (TMRE 2011) is always one of the most exciting market research industry events of the year – and from our experience in the MarketTools booth, as well as talking to attendees in the sessions, the three days were incredibly yet enthusiastically busy.
The Keynotes, especially Anne Mulcahy's kickoff "Leading Through Transformation" and Sheena Iyengar's "The Art of Choosing", provided a terrific opportunity to re-think our roles as researchers.
Anne's "Transformation" theme was embodied by several sessions that focused on ways to communicate research results more deeply into the organization. Overall, the role of the market researcher is changing: from proving that data is statistically relevant, non-biased and methodologically sound to converting the data into a story, with insights and recommendations suitable for the boardroom. This trend is gaining speed, yet is far from complete. The circle of end users for market research continues to move beyond R&D to creative agencies, brand managers, and line-of-business managers.
Market Research ROI Vs. Pay for PerformanceSubmitted by Michael Conklin on November 3, 2011 - 16:40
This is a follow-up to a previous post about Measuring the ROI of Market Research.
A recent Greenbook blog post by Edward Appleton, exploring the question "Should Research Agencies be Paid for the Value of Their Insights?", got me thinking again about the ROI on MR Conference organized by Bob Lederer last summer. We had extensive discussions about the fact that the hard part of calculating the ROI (Return on Investment) for market research is the "R", which is usually measured in dollars generated.
Because market research projects endure a long and complex process from initial definition to final execution, the specific value of the output can be difficult to determine. That value is also dependent on how companies use their research data to develop actionable plans that directly impact business results.
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Wednesday, April 23, 2014
Another Wednesday, another video, another opportunity to watch it while drinking New Belgium beer. I know that some of you have likely already seen this vid, but I don't care. IT'S SO EPIC! Seriously, watch it and gasp in amazement. Then go get a bike, but don't try this. You'll kill yourself. I mean it.
Cheers, and love U — Nic The Intern
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Friday, April 18, 2014
Can you hear it... that faint "snap" off in the distance. It's the sound of canned New Belgium beers opening, and just like the wildflowers sprouting along your favorite hiking trail, their season has come.
Now I must admit, I'm a can evangelist, and for me what it comes down to is that they are essentially pocket-sized kegs. Who doesn't want to carry a keg in their pocket!? Only uncool people (at least that's how I feel about it). And now that the sun is out, the seasons are a-changin' and the days are longer, it's even more difficult for cans' detractors to mount a convincing argument.
Should you come across one of the "I hate cans" types, though, I'm here to provide you with enough ammunition to school them on the ways of the portable goodness that is canned beer.
1. They prohibit light from destroying your beer
Light is evil (at least when it comes to tasty beverages such as craft beer). Exposure to light affects brews in a whole host of ways, culminating in a skunky, flat, un-awesome taste. Whereas cans let zero light in to taint the beer, glass bottles can't help but allow light to pass through them (the reason our bottles are made of brown glass is because it greatly reduces light exposure as compared to clear or green bottles).
So, less light = better, fresher tasting beer.
+1 for cans.
2. You can take them camping
It's not that you can't take bottles camping, but it's overall not a great experience. They can shatter in your car/pack, they're heavy, and once you've finished the beer inside them you're still stuck with the bottle (and its un-packable shape).
Cans, on the other hand, are easier to pack and can be crushed down once empty, freeing valuable space in that backpack you'll hump along the 11 mile trail.
3. Cans are smashable
Try crushing a glass bottle on your forehead as a means to impress strangers at a party. It won't go as well as you'd hope. On the flip side, you can crush empty cans on your thick skull all day and night.
4. Cans are shiny
5. Cans provide easy-opening
Ever been caught with a bottle of beer and no bottle-opener? It's the worst! Boy, the mistakes I've made trying to crack open a bottle with an instrument made for something else entirely. I've cut myself one-too-many times trying to drink beer out of the bottle, thank you very much.
So now you've got all the ammo you could ever need to defend cans. So get out there, go camping with some canned beer and start enjoying the sunny (can friendly) weather.
Happy Friday, and cheers — Nic The Intern
Wednesday, April 16, 2014
Hello all! It's Wednesday (again) which means I'm bringing you my favorite office video for your viewing pleasure. Juicebox was supposed to post this today, but he forgot, because he has a terrible memory and often smells funny (just kidding (not really, though)).
So, with that in mind, I found a juggling video. I don't know if you know this, but Juicebox is quite the juggler, and posting a juggling video somehow makes karmic sense to me. I'm not sure why, though. Maybe because he's not as good as this person is.
Anyway, check it out:
Cheers — Nic The Intern
Monday, April 14, 2014
Here at NBB HQ (and lots of other places too) we love to listen to music and drink beer, at the same time. It's a wonderful pastime. If you follow our Instagram feed you have seen some posts sharing our love of beer and music. And if you want more, here's a inside line to the curator of those posts... And in this vein, today is a special day. I just received Mac DeMarco's "Salad Days" in the mail. I ordered it from Captured Tracks (Mr. DeMarco's label). I am very excited to listen to it, and drink beer at the same time.
The only issue that I foresee is beer choice. I have read the articles about it, and I have listened to parts of the album online, but tonight is the night, and I don't want to screw this up.
As you can see in the photo, I have narrowed my choices down to three beers: Summer Helles, Blue Paddle, and Trippel. Any of these three could work, probably, but maybe not. Let's go through them- The Helles is light and easy, similar to the melodic moods of Mac DeMarco's previous recordings, but does it have the punch? At 5.0%, maybe not. Next up, Blue Paddle. A favorite of mine, and has been, like, forever. Even lower of an ABV than the Helles though. Maybe the elevated bitterness (compared to the Helles) might make up for it, and the lit match aroma of Blue Paddle reminds me of "Ode to Viceroy" (from Mac Demarco's album "2"). But my dad loves Blue Paddle, and does not love Mac DeMarco, so I think I need to push here. That leaves Trippel. Smooth, but strong (7.8% ABV!). Crisp, with a touch of weirdness. Really, it should do perfect. And I look forward to the end of my work day so I can make it happen.
Thanks for reading and I recommend that you go out and pick up a six pack of Trippel and "Sald Days" and then enjoy both, at the same time.
Friday, April 11, 2014
Here's a scenario: you really want that new New Belgium beer you've been hearing about, but can't find it anywhere. Dejected and depressed, you give up, slink into your living room, turn the lights out and quietly sob, thinking of all the grins and high-fives you'd be enjoying with your friends if you had only found that dang New Belgium brew.
Happens pretty often, right? It kept happening to us, too, so we came up with a solution. Say hello to New Belgium email alerts, the easiest way to find your favorite beers.
It's a simple process, but I'm going to make a bullet list anyway (because I like bullet lists (they're so neat and tidy)).
If you've already created an account with New Belgium, then BOOM, you're done. If not, you'll be directed to create one — it's painless and pleasant, I promise.
New Belgium email alerts will let you know when your selected beers are in your area at stores or on tap at bars and restaurants. It takes all the guess work out of finding rare brews like Le Terroir and La Folie, which saves you time and energy. It also saves you from that cold, lonely couch. Nice, right?
So get at it and get alerted.
Wednesday, April 09, 2014
It's baseball season, and both Juicebox and I are big fans of America's Pastime. He's a Cardinals fan (boo!) and I'm a Rockies guy (though most of the time it sure is hard to be), but we tend to put our differences aside for the love of the game.
With that in mind, I bring you a video from a team that neither of us is beholden to — the San Diego Padres. Enjoy!
Cheers, and remember... BASEBALL BASEBALL BASEBALL — Nic The Intern
Monday, April 07, 2014
You read the title, you've heard it from your boss, you've even felt that pang of guilt associated with "the Mondays." It's a terrible feeling. You just had the greatest time ever spending your Saturday and Sunday hugging strangers and watching a demolition derby and now it's Monday and your spirit is bending to the point of cracks, and even still, you just can't do it. Let me introduce you to Beer Mode.
Beer Mode is our mobile application that makes it look like you're working (It can make you look like you're doing other stuff, too). And it's perfect to postpone the inevitable digging that will be required to free yourself from the ever tightening chains of your inbox. This mobile app also does other stuff too, like tell you about our beers, and let you know when there is a fun event near you. But for the sake of today, Beer mode is the highlight. Click into Beer Mode and the app will update your social profiles while you chase the dragon and try to capture just one more work free day, drinking beers and laughing at weird jokes.
SAMPLE POST: I could easier boil the ocean than get this deck finished by morning.
OR: Not enough bandwidth! But is there ever!? Rhetorical question alert!
OR: Cost-benefit analysis? More like cost-benefit PARALYSIS. Am I right?
See, there's no way your boss wouldn't think you're working (assuming your boss has access to your Facebook wall (or Twitter feed)). So do yourself a favor, go to this link and make Beer Mode happen on you phone. It will be worth your time…
Talk soon,
Friday, April 04, 2014
You're right in thinking that no one can predict the outcome of the Final Four (not even New Belgium). I'm not going to convince you otherwise. After all, basketball is basketball, and the only thing I'm an expert in is beer (thankfully). I do think, however, that I can bring a smile to everyone whose college bracket has gone bust throughout the tournament.
I'm talking about the New Belgium Final Four beer bracket. It's unbeatable, guaranteed delicious and everyone — from the competitors to the fans — goes home a winner. So kick that NCAA misery down the road and swallow what I'm serving up; say hello to the New Belgium bracket.
#1 Seed: Fat Tire
It's the original. It's established. It's biscuity, and you know it means business. The oldest of our four competitors, this 22-year-old knows the game better than any. Forget cheap tricks and flashy sprints, Fat Tire's in it for the long haul and has a lot of fans to show for it. In a heads-up match it's hard to bet against, but there's no guarantee in this tournament.
#2 Seed: Ranger
If beers could be covered in tattoos, Ranger would be. It's the most aggressive of the four, immediately taking control of the game while being savvy enough to avoid fouling-out late in the fourth quarter. Picturesque slam dunks are hidden up its (tattooed) sleeves, but it's just as happy to drop 2-pointers from the paint in order to get the W.
#3 Seed: Snapshot Wheat
Snapshot Wheat is the new kid on the block. Everyone's wondering whether it'll go straight into the draft after the tournament's end, but for now it's proving why it's one of the highest-rated prospects in recent memory. Combining old-school fundamentals with modern methods it's turning into one of the most-difficult-to-defend-against beers in recent memory.
#4 Seed: 1554
This competitor is hard to nail down. 1554's play-style is clean and light on its feet, but its physical build makes it a great substitute at center. It hasn't released as many rap albums as Shaquille O'Neal, nor is it an honorary police officer, but its on-court accolades track with The Big Shaqtus's quite favorably.
So there it is, the New Belgium Final Four bracket. Get your bets in now, but remember, you'll walk away happy no matter what.
Cheers— Nic The Intern
Wednesday, April 02, 2014
Every Wednesday we mine internet gold, forge it into a ring of beauty and love, then present it to you, on bended knee. Here we are again, at Press Play Wednesday.
Up until this point PPW has been a trove of short form video topics ranging from beer information and humor to goats. Today everything changes. We're going long form, and we're going bicycles. Now, I know not all of you will watch this, it's long and niche in nature. But, to those that do watch it, it is sooooooo worth it (extra O's for emphasis). This is "A Sunday In Hell." Paris-Roubaix is a professional bike race that happens in the northern regions of France. The 2014 edition is scheduled to go off April 13, and it is promising to be hard to ride and fun to watch. "A Sunday In Hell" is a film about the 1976 running of Paris-Roubaix. It takes every imagined perspective, it's dramatic, beautifully shot, and shows the deepest, most wonderful parts of this long and terrible bike race.
Oh, and pair this film with a couple Fat Tires (they go together perfectly).
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Enjoy this, and we'll talk on Friday.
Monday, March 31, 2014
RyePA is on the shelves and being enjoyed and special for a variety of reasons. Least of all- this, or this. But today I don't want to shower the beer with brewing accolades. I want to take today to shower it with accolades from my tongue (or, whatever). I drank some RyePA, and now I want to tell you about it.
Let's get to the review:
Visual: Copper colored, white foam, hoppy sheen.
Aroma: Tropical AND spicy hops, a bit bready, and maybe some fresh sliced Kiwi.
Taste: Sweet, kind of, and also very bitter. Peppery too. Complex is a good word for it.
Mouthfeel: Heavy and hot, then sweet, then dry (I am blown away at the weirdness in my mouth right now).
Body: Full, very full.
Overall: Super good, and very complex. I love whiskey, and specifically rye whiskey. I like it because it's hot, and spicy and quick to wash from your palate. This beer is exactly like that. It's a 7.5% ABV, no whiskey (certainly), but nothing to shake a whiskey flavored stick at. The heat and the finish of this beer pair up to make RyePA my favorite (yet) of the Hop Kitchen series. The hops are big too, obviously. The Cascade and the Mosaic come out everywhere, with tropical notes, hidden citrus, and enough bitterness to get the hop heads nodding. A success all around.
So that's it, drink it in…


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text: Mike Wilson Archives Follow @@mwilson1977 NCGA Proposes Farm Bill Safety Net The National Corn Growers Association's proposal is similar to USDA's, but includes a county-based revenue trigger. Published on: Mar 1, 2007 Tweet Post to Your Wall. Email Story RSS Permalink Print The National Corn Growers Association met Wednesday to discuss a farm bill proposal similar to the revenue-based safety net proposed earlier this year by USDA Secretary of Agriculture Mike Johanns, except for two differences: NCGA would use a market-based target price instead of a fixed price in their safety net; and second, USDA's revenue countercycical is a national trigger, while NCGA's plan would be based on county revenues. "Our position has changed considerably, moving away from a fixed target price to a moving market price," says Steve Pigg, Bushnell, Ill., policy committee chairman. Pigg The NCGA proposal, if adopted during Saturday's voting session, would use a moving price that enables farmers to guarantee a larger revenue per acre. For example, if USDA's proposal used a fixed target price of $2.34 per bushel, that price times 150 bushels per acre would guarantee $351 per acre; using a moving price based on Chicago Board of Trade spring prices, farmers could potentially guarantee much higher revenues – nearly double based on today's prices ($4 x 150 bushels). The NCGA open forum meeting took place at the opening of the 2007 Commodity Classic this week in Tampa, FL held in conjunction with the American Soybean Association and, for the first time, the National Association of Wheat Growers. The NCGA proposal would authorize significant changes in farm support programs to better protect producers against rising costs of production, crop losses and volatile comodity prices. The proposal includes direct payments and Revenue Counter Cyclical Program, a complimentary program modeled after group risk income protection insurance, which compensates producers when a crop's actual county revenue per acre falls below the expected county revenue per acre. Payments would be based on planted acres, rather than base acres. "When realized actual county revenue per acre is less than expected revenue per acre, producers are compensated for the difference," explains Pigg. RCCP is designed to compliment federal crop insurance and minimize overlapping coverage. According to NCGA it would compensate for both significant area and individual crop losses – a chronic complaint with today's farm bill program. "RCCP would reduce inequities in support when low prices are accompanied by crop shortfalls," he says. The proposal would also integrate individual crop insurance, and include a recourse marketing loan program. "The big key is integrating with crop insurance," says Pigg. "If there's a revenue countercyclical payment and you also have insurance, they would deduct the payment out of your insurance payment. If you take the price risk out of those crop insurance policies and all they have is the yield risk, it takes the cost of those insurance products way down."


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Lately I've been listening to Jimmy Eat World a lot and I never realized how good they are. I know most people only know "The Middle" but they are so much better than that. Futures and Clarity are two of my most favorite albums of all time. I also really like Bleed American and their new album Invented. I get to see them live in Atlantic City in February so anyone who has seen them live I'd like to know what they played and how they were.
For anyone who's already a fan give your favorite album by them or song or whatever. If you haven't heard anything other than "The Middle" take a listen.
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at least agree to disagree and not turn every single forum discussion into a debate. It seems that is all anyone in forums do. Annoying.
P.S. I know this is quite random but any BIG fans of JEW, The killers, and Weezer all together?
I've met a few people who like JEW/Weezer or Weezer/The Killers but anyone like those 3 bands ALOT?
MESSAGE ME to show I"m not ALONE!! hahhahaha
futures is my favorite JEW album, with static prevails and clarity tying at second. futures is just a goddamn beautiful album. i saw the chicago show for their Clarity X10 tour back in 08, and it was frickin amazing. probably one of the best shows i have ever been to. and the guys are SO NICE. always willing to take pics and sign things if you show up early enough, and zach (the drummer) even brought my friends and i coffee when he saw how cold we were standing outside.
also, to stephen: if you have not seen them live before, this is important...stand as close to front and a little bit off center as possible and rock out as much as you can, because after the last song of the encore, zach always comes up and personally hands his drumsticks to the kid or kids who were rocking out the hardest. i have one of his sticks from the clarity x10 show in chicago because of this :)
Some people on this forum just go way overboard when it comes to discussing bands. Why can't we just be like" Yeah Jimmy eat world is a good band" instead of "well this album was good and this album was bad, I'm a complete douche bag". Sometimes I wish I had the ability to appear in front of you guys and just slap you.
All of Jimmy eat World is Genius.


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MORROW, GA – The North Georgia women's basketball team looked to upset their first ranked opponent of the season on Saturday evening, but 3rd-ranked Clayton State took over early and ran away with an 87-63 victory in the Athletics and Fitness Center in Peach Belt Conference action.
Lady Saints were unable to win their second straight, falling to 11-6 overall on the season and 2-4 in Peach belt Conference action as Clayton State takes an 11-10 edge in the all-time series between the two squads.
The Lakers, ranked 3rd in the latest USA Today/ ESPN Division II Top 25 Poll, continue their best start in school history, improving to 17-0 overall and 6-0 in league action.
North Georgia led the game for just 15 seconds as Janyce Ealey came out and hit the game's opening bucket, a layup at the 19:41 mark. The Lakers would answer on the ensuing possession however, using a three-pointer from Tanisha Woodard to give the Clayton State the lead for good, as they would race out to a 10-point lead just five minutes into the contest.
The Lady Saints were unable to handle the pressure in the first half, turning the ball over 19 times, including a miscue with 44 seconds remaining the period, resulting in a layup the other way by Teshymia Tillman, giving the Lakers their largest lead of the half at 25 points.
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Lindsey Moss led four North Georgia players in double figures, finishing with a game-high 18 points on an 11-for-12 performance from the free throw line. Ealey tallied 13 points, while Bianca O'Neal and Brooke Garmon notched 10 points apiece in the losing effort.
The Lakers had five players in double figures, led by 18 points from Tillman, while Woodard and Kayla Mobley added 15 each.
Turnovers were the story of the night as North Georgia finished with a season-high 38 turnovers, while Clayton State added 18 of their own. The Lady Saints held a slight 43-39 lead in rebounds, but tallied just six steals to 23 takeaways for the Lakers.
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The NCAA membership committee that licenses postseason bowl games is delaying its decision on the Fiesta Bowl as it gathers more information on the bowl's future.
The Postseason Bowl Licensing Subcommittee, part of the NCAA Football Issues Committee, will meet in New Orleans April 27-28 and review the licenses of 35 bowls. The subcommittee began last year to license bowls on a four-year cycle but reviews the licenses on an annual basis.
While Fiesta Bowl representatives will meet with the subcommittee in New Orleans, the subcommittee will not make any decision about licensing the Fiesta Bowl or the Insight Bowl, run by the same organization, until later this spring, said Nick Carparelli, Jr., chair of the Football Issues Committee and its postseason bowl subcommittee.
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CIO — When it comes to leveraging big data, most companies focus their efforts on four business functions: sales, marketing, customer service and research and development. But companies that look beyond the obvious may find even greater return on investment in areas like logistics or finance, says Satya Ramaswamy, global head of Mobility and Next Gen Solutions at Tata Consultancy Services (TCS).
TCS surveyed 1,217 large enterprises in nine countries and four regions (U.S., Europe, Asia-Pacific and Latin America) in December 2012 and January 2013 about their big data initiatives.
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The 643 respondents that had undertaken big data initiatives represented a broad range of investment. Seven percent had invested at least $500 million and 15 percent spent at least $100 million on big data initiatives. Nearly a quarter (24 percent) spent less than $2.5 million. The industries that spent the most included telecommunications, travel-related, high tech and banking. The industries that spent the least included life sciences, retail, and energy/resources.
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Perhaps unsurprisingly, 55 percent of all big data spending goes to four business functions that generate and maintain revenue: sales (15.2 percent), marketing (15 percent), customer service (13.3 percent) and R&D/new product development (11.3 percent). Ramaswamy notes that three non-revenue-generating functions get less of the big data spending pie: IT (11.1 percent), finance (7.7 percent) and HR (5 percent).
But while sales and marketing get the lion's share of the bi data budget (30.2 percent), the highest expected ROI came from the logistics and finance functions. Those functions together only constitute 14.4 percent of the big data budget, but logistics managers said they expected their big data initiatives to generate a 78 percent return, while finance managers expected a return of 69 percent. In comparison, marketing executives expected an ROI of 41 percent on their big data initiatives.
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"This data suggests that activities which companies believe have the greatest potential to benefit from big data go far beyond marketing and sales," Ramaswamy says. "In fact, of the 25 highest-rated activities, there are an equal number in logistics and sales (six). In addition, marketing and customer service had four each. In other words, opportunities to capitalize on big data exist in numerous corners of a large, global company.


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We like to keep you informed of highly-imporrtant cultural events...so I'll tell you that Monday, February 11 is National Peppermint Pattie Day!
No, I don't mean the Peanuts comic strip character.
I think that's actually spelled Patty, and she probably has her own day.
I am talking about the chocolate candy with the cool minty middle.
It's been made for more than 70-years!
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The caipirinha cocktail, a Brazilian concoction made with cachaça, was one of our favorites from last summer, and we planned to play around with the flavors a bit using different fruits. Strawberries were an obvious place to start, and we came up with this one that reminds me of a strawberry creamsicle. My friend Kristy Bernardo hosted a Memorial Day bash at her house and invited everyone to bring their favorite cocktails and share, so we lugged all the strawberries, booze, whipped cream, muddler, shaker, and our huge pot of mint (Michael did it as a joke) over to Chez Bernardo, and Michael played bartender.
There are several layers of flavor in this drink: strawberries, lime, mint, cachaça, and whipped cream. You just muddle the strawberries, lime, and mint, then add the cachaça and ice and top off with a large shot of canned whipped cream. Shake it all up and you've got a sweet fruity drink to kick off the summer.
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10-ounce glass
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2 large strawberries, sliced
2 lime wedges, center pith removed (from lime cut into 8 wedges)
2 large mint leaves
2 teaspoons granulated sugar
2 ounces cachaça
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large shot of whipped cream (We use Land O Lakes whipped cream in a can, the light version.)
small strawberries with green tops, cut in half
Muddle the strawberries, lime wedges, mint leaves and sugar until the strawberries and limes are pretty well smashed. Add the cachaça and pack in the ice to the rim, then top with a large dollop of whipped cream. Shake vigorously in the cocktail shaker for about 10 seconds, then pour it all back into the glass. Make a slit in the bottom of the strawberry and slide it onto the rim of the glass, then serve.
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Midi Keyboard Sound messed up
Heya folks,
Well, I just got Reason 2.5 as a gift and bought an (expensive) midi cable for my keyboard.
I have a Roland EM-10 creative keyboard with MIDI capabilities.
Took me a LONG DAMN while to get it set up. Who knew that it transmits on CHANNEL 4? nobody suggested it anywhere in the manual of the keyboard, nor in the Reason manual. It also took me a while to figure out how to turn off the local sound.
Anyhow - To my PROBLEM:
After connecting it, when I try to play using the synthesizer in Reason - sometimes it plays the notes, sometimes it doesn't - and it often gets HUNG UP completely on some note - often even on a note I didn't even press! then even when I disconnect the keyboard the note plays, going slowly quieter and quieter - for about a few minutes. and the only way to make it stop is to click the 'stop' button in reason.
I am eXtremely frustrated... All those hours of trying to set it all up, connect it all, and get it to work - and now sound is messed up!
Funny enough - it's not processor-related. The CPU load is at about 0, or very close to it.
I have windows XP, 733Mhz with 384Mb Ram, a 20Gb HD with about 2.5Gb free. My sound card is a "Creative Sound Blaster MPU-401" according to reason (This is what I use for the MIDI).
Anybody has ANY clue what to do to get this fixed - I'll be forever grateful.
Re: Midi Keyboard Sound messed up
It sounds like something in the midi-chain is broken to me. I had a very similar error a while back, it turned out my midi input port were burned. But who knows, if you're lucky it's not a hardware issue, but then I don't know what could be wrong.
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Brunch not for Lunch please – We went to McCormick's for Easter Brunch and it was terrible. So bad that we have no desire to go back even for a regurlar meal. We had fruit flies flying around us, the fruit consisted of melon and pineapple. If you wanted berries they were by the melted chocolate. Strawberries were cut up and they had a small bowl of the mixed berries that you would use a tooth pick to get them. Clearly they did not want you to have too much.
Food was very average and that is being kind. Salmon was good. I guess it better be consdtering they are a seafood rest. Service was good.
All in all no way way would we go back. Yuck.. I am getting sick thinking about the meal.
Loved everything i ate! – We went to celerbrate my huband's birthday. Was a very upscale! We had clam chowder, scallops for an app which was totally amazing! I ordered the stuffed salmon (it has blue crab, shrimp and brie) for the entree which was perfectly cooked! We also enjoyed oreo cheesecake for dessert! The service was awesome and everyone was very frendly. This is our new favorite place to go out to eat. But i'd highly recomend you leave the little ones at home! It was so nice to go out to eat with out having other people's kids ruin the dinner! I'm still thinking about the meal and can't wait to go back!!!
What service – We waited 20 minutes we wated 20 minuters and nerver evben rterceived water. Not reccomended.
A Frustrating Double Date – Aside from being completely ignored, served cold coffee and Ahi Tuna that resembled cheap lunch meat from package, the ambient temperature was nice. I'm serious; I really could not believe how bad the service was. I was physically biting my tongue since my wife and I were out to dinner with a dear friend and his new gal pal, I was really trying to hold it together to not ruin the evening, except for that was out of my control. I politely paid the bill, tipped begrudgingly and walked to the nearest hole in the wall where I was served like a king for nearly a tenth of the price.
Valentine's Dinner Average – No doubt the seafood is fresh but after the entire experience, Mccormick & Schmick's leaves much to be desired. I mistakenly ordered Ahi Tuna which I thought was going to be more a tuna steak. Instead, it was slices of tuna over seasoned with black pepper which spoiled the flavor. We also ordered king crab which was very good; obviously very fresh. Service was okay; the staff are very nice but the food came out at a crawling pace. If I spend 2 hours for dinner, I expect a 5 course meal at an even pace rather than a slow 3 course meal.
On a positive note, I truly enjoyed the crab cakes. They are fabulous. The tartar sauce and coleslaw perfectly complimented the crab cakes. I wouldn't mind going back to order the crab cake alone
Best FOOD Happy Hour – This place has the BEST happy hour for food in town. If I remember correctly, drinks are spendy but one can get a 1/2 lb pepperjack burger with fries for around $1.50. All of the choices are fantastic and don't get above a couple dollars. It's busy and fairly difficult to find a table in the bar area.
Clubby corporate restaurant draws seafood lovers with fresh daily catches and posh atmosphere. – In Short
Upscale and sophisticated, this chain features art deco-inspired trappings such as dark wood, shiny brass and beveled glass. Servers clad in black and white weave through cocktailing couples and businessmen at the bar. The classic American, seasonally inspired seafood menu changes daily; specialties include starters of Dungeness crab cakes and oysters on the half shell, plus entrees like cedar plank-roasted salmon, sauteed lobster with scallops and rock shrimp, and seared yellowfin tuna with wasabi, soy and ginger.
Cocktail server was rude and a disaster, but food was okay. – Food was decent the broiled salmon, but the asian cocktail server was just rude and hideous. She had the most annoying voice, bad attitude, and bad hygiene. I don't believe they would let such a wreck be on the floor and serving food. Sadly I lost my appetite before I could order.
Remarkably Average – With a great menu selection of fresh fish at a premium price, we were disappointed that the service, quality and presentation did not meet our expectations. We dined on shrimp appetizers that were overcooded, fresh fish entreees that were overcooked, overbuttered and underwhelming. The server was nice and attentive. Maybe it was just a bad night. The ambiance is very nice and is very comfortable.
yummy – i got the shrimp and scallop pasta fettucini - it was delicious! there was a great flavor of pepper and parmesean in the fettucini, its definitly not your mediocre sauce. nicely presented, decent portion (i left stuffed) and service was friendly and fast.
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ST. LOUIS — Creighton ended an awkward four days at the Scottrade Center on a championship note.
The Bluejays' appearance at the Missouri Valley tournament might have been their last as the school is reportedly being considered for a spot in the new Big East. That led to more than one walking-on-eggshells moment for both Creighton and Valley officials.
The Rev. Timothy Lannon, Creighton's president, said after the title game win over Wichita State that his school has not received a formal invitation from the Big East. He declined to speculate on whether he believes an invitation might be coming.
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Mikel Arteta's penalty proved enough for Arsenal to defeat Wigan Athletic and make it three Barclays Premier League victories in a row for the first time since March.
There was very little between the sides and it was the hosts who had the best chance of the first half but it was wasted by Arouna Kone. The goal came on the hour mark after Jean Beausejour was deemed to have fouled Theo Walcott and Arteta made no mistake. The three points lifted Arsenal up to third ahead of Chelsea, who play tomorrow, while Wigan remain in the bottom three and have now taken only one point from their last five games.
Arsene Wenger named the same team that defeated Reading 5-2 on Monday, with Walcott again given a chance to impress up front. Wigan manager Roberto Martinez was hoping to have a couple of his eight injured players back but it was only James McCarthy who was able to start, with captain Gary Caldwell on the bench.
Wigan started with a flat back four but with McCarthy providing a shield in midfield, particularly against the skills of Monday's hat-trick hero Santi Cazorla. Rain had poured down all morning but the pitch had held up well and both teams set about playing their similar brands of possession football.
Arsenal had the first chance of the game in the ninth minute when Arteta was allowed time and space to drive forward and play in Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain on the right but his shot was well saved at the near post by Ali Al Habsi. The goalkeeper was making his 100th appearance for the Latics and he was called on again in the 11th minute to beat away a stinging shot from Lukas Podolski.
It was far from all Arsenal, though, and Wigan were more than matching their opponents for neat passing moves. The frustration for the hosts was they could not turn possession into chances, with both Ronnie Stam and Beausejour struggling with their crosses.
Wigan's pace up front certainly had the potential to trouble Arsenal, who were playing a high line, and Kone timed his run to perfection in the 24th minute to collect Franco Di Santo's through-ball. There was nothing Per Mertesacker could do but, with only Wojciech Szczesny to beat, Kone dragged his shot wide.
Emmerson Boyce was playing a captain's role in the absence of Caldwell and a shot from Walcott was one of many blocks. Four minutes before half-time Jack Wilshere entered referee Jon Moss's book for a sliding challenge on Shaun Maloney.
Oxlade-Chamberlain had been quiet in the first half but he began the second in fine fashion and his pull-back set up Walcott for a shot from 10 yards that Al Habsi blocked with his arm. The England international was the key man when Arsenal did break the deadlock after an hour, though, as Moss judged Walcott was pushed by Beausejour in the area. Arteta coolly sent Al Habsi the wrong way.
With 20 minutes to go, Wigan twice tested Szczesny, first Maynor Figueroa sending in a low, skidding shot and then Kone drawing a block from the Pole after doing very well to cut in from the left.
Szczesny was then a spectator a couple of minutes later as James McArthur set up David Jones on the edge of the box for a shot that flew just wide of an upright.
Stam found a decent cross in the 82nd minute but it was stabbed clear by Mertesacker with Kone waiting for a tap-in, and two late appeals for handball in the area were turned down to complete a thoroughly frustrating afternoon for the hosts.
Wigan manager Roberto Martinez: "We are in the middle of a period where calls are not going our way and we've got a few players missing. We played really really well. We played with a great mentality. The players displayed a big team mentality and I couldn't be prouder."
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger: "It was very important because we beat West Brom at home and now we have two away wins. It was a difficult game because they stopped us from playing. I believe they are in the wrong position in the table."
Manager: Roberto Martinez
Manager: Arsène Wenger
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Bucket List
The Internet is overflowing with bucket lists: things people want to do before they die. For this year's roundup of where to go wheeling, we decided to compile a list of 20 places all true four-wheelers should go before they kick the bucket. Not all are 5-plus pucker-factor thrill rides; some made the list based on scenery, history, and geology.
We also include events worth burning vacation days to attend, if you don't mind occasional off-road traffic jams.
And so everyone gets more than their money's worth here, we recap our Ultimate Adventure destinations and compile a list of private ORV parks, limiting ourselves to places that were still publicly accessible at press time. Land closures are an unfortunate reality, so always "call before you haul." Also, a few of the private parks are primarily competition tracks, just so you know before you go.
Late-breaking trail information and reports can be found in the 4x4 Trail Forum on our website, 4wheeloffroad.com. The Drivelines column in each issue contains a calendar of events. We also encourage everyone to browse our website for additional information on the areas listed here.
As an extra double bonus, we tossed in contacts for the various competition organizations and four-wheel-drive associations. Good luck crossing these destinations off your list.
Top 20 Trails & Areas
•Area BFE and surroundings: To head off potential land closures at the pass, a group of wheelers bought the area that includes Upper Helldorado. "Public" Moab still includes Pritchett Canyon among its challenging trails, although signatures runs such as Lion's Back are no longer open. (Moab, UT; www.areabfe.com)
•Badlands Off-Road Park: One of the first private off-road parks is still one of the most challenging. The Badlands has hosted many "extreme" 4x4 competitions over the years. (Attica, IN; www.badlandsoffroad.com)
•Barnwell Mountain Recreational Area: Katemcy Rocks was a staff favorite in its initial Mason location. At press time the park was preparing to reopen in a new Mason County location, so Barnwell Mountain gets our nod as a Lone Star must-do for the time being. (Gilmer, TX; www.barnwellmountainra.com)
•Bitch Trail: Great Lakes wheelers like Canada's Batchawana Bay and Sault St. Marie for off-pavement challenges. Judging by our Ultimate Adventure experience, The Bitch is our pick of must-visit places north of the 49th parallel. (Vancouver, BC, Canada; www.can4x4.com, email@example.com)
•Black Hills Nat'l Forest: Harley riders have Bike Week in Sturgis; four-wheelers have the Black Hills around Rapid City. Bikini and T-Back are two of the area's more notorious trails. (Rapid City, SD; Black Hills Four Wheelers, www.bh4wheelers.com)
•Chokecherry Canyon: Farmington has some of the most challenging trails in the Four Corners region. Chokecherry Canyon is one of the most popular destinations for hardcore crawlers. (Farmington, NM; Cliffhangers 4WD Club, firstname.lastname@example.com)
•Dusy-Ershim OHV Route: Many longtime Sierra Nevada wheelers prefer this trail to the Rubicon. (Shaver Lake, CA; www.fs.fed.us/r5/sierra/publications/pdfs/rogs/dusytrail.pdf)
•Flat Nasty Offroad Park: Missouri's finest, this park exceeds its name. Git R Done is one of the park's nastiest trails. (Jadwin, MO; www.flatnasty.net)
•Globe/Florence Junction, AZ: Outside of Phoenix, the greater Globe region harbors some of the state's toughest: Ajax and Upper Woodpecker to name two. (Arizona Roughriders, www.arizonaroughriders.org)
•Gray Rock ORV Park: Considered by many the most challenging private park in the Southeast. It isn't always open, so call ahead. (Mt. Olive, AL; www.grayrockorv.com)
•The Hammers: This area is probably the current Mt. Everest of rockcrawling. Pick your poison: Jackhammer, Sledgehammer, Clawhammer. (Johnson Valley, CA; www.blm.gov/ca/st/en/fo/barstow/johnson.html )


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Bill Wood, Founding Director of U.Va.'s Sorensen Institute, Dies at 69
November 18, 2012 | Marian Anderfuren
William H. Wood, the former newspaperman who became founding director of the Sorensen Institute for Political Leadership at the University of Virginia, died Nov. 16 at home. He was 69.
The cause was complications of Alzheimer's. Wood died only weeks after he and his wife Carol had moved to Birmingham, Ala., to be near their son and his family.
Wood launched the institute, an educational and training organization for Virginia's emerging political leaders, at U.Va. in 1993. Today, more than 1,000 Virginians have graduated from the Sorensen Institute's programs. Many of the graduates, who are of all political stripes, hold elected and appointed office in Virginia, from school boards to the state legislature.
Bob Gibson, who now directs the Sorensen, said he considers Wood his role model. "Bill could listen to anyone on any side of an issue and find points of agreement or common interest with them," he said. "Behind his mild manner lurked a wonderful sense of humor that could catch people by surprise because he could deliver any message with perfect timing and a deadpan delivery."
Wood stepped down as executive director of Sorensen in 2005, and was recognized with a joint resolution by the General Assembly, commending him for his long career in journalism and his leadership of the institute. He continued to work part time until 2007 as editor of the Virginia Newsletter and director of the publications division of the University's Weldon Cooper Center for Public Service.
A well-known and widely respected journalist, Wood had spent 26 years in the newspaper business before coming to the University - the last 10 as editorial-page editor of The Virginian-Pilot. As a reporter and editor, he covered the Virginia General Assembly for two decades.
John O. Wynne of Virginia Beach, former CEO of Landmark Communications, which owned The Pilot, and former rector of the University, said Wood's editorial philosophy was a good fit with that of Landmark Chairman Frank Batten Sr. and publisher Perry Morgan.
"All of them hated editorial pages that stuck to ideologies - they were always predictable," he said. "They thought newspapers had to do fresh thinking about issues and really inform readers. Bill absolutely did that."
Like Morgan and Batten, Wood worked hard to make sure he was being fair, Wynne said.
Wood began his interest in politics when, as a 14-year-old in Luray, Va., he handed out campaign literature for the successful 1957 campaign of Gov. J. Lindsay Almond. After graduating from Duke University, where he was an editor at the student newspaper, he went to work at the Daily News-Record in Harrisonburg.
In 1970, Wood joined The Ledger-Star in Norfolk and for the next 13 years covered police, courts, city councils and the General Assembly and served a stint as sports editor. In 1981, the Ledger merged with The Virginian-Pilot and Wood became the newspapers' second ombudsman. In 1983, he was named editorial page editor.
Gerald L. Baliles, former Virginia governor who now directs U.Va.'s Miller Center, knew Wood from his days in the General Assembly. He said Wood personified civility, sought to elevate and educate, and wrote with clarity and conciseness.
"He was courteous to all, even those with whom he shared a different opinion," Baliles said. "I valued his friendship and respected his judgment." He noted, with a smile in his voice, "I still treasure his endorsement when I ran for attorney general."
Wood, a pitcher for the Duke baseball team, loved the game and especially the Dodgers, starting when they were still in Brooklyn. He played a mean game of tennis, running opponents all over the court, and was fond of beach music, doo-wop and dancing.
In 2005, Wood, then 62, received a diagnosis of a type of dementia that took aim at his speaking, reading and writing abilities. As the old Bill began to fall away, his core remained - his sweetness, his laughter, and his jitterbug wiggle.
Wood is survived by his wife; their son, Zachary Mather, and daughter-in-law, Kate Mather; three grandchildren, Will, Julia and Griffin of Birmingham; and his sister, Sally Heath, of Charlottesville.
A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 27, at 2 p.m. in the University of Virginia chapel. It will be followed by a reception at Carr's Hill.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be sent in Wood's name to the Sorensen Institute, P.O. Box 400206, Charlottesville, VA 22904-4206.
Published on UVAToday on Nov. 18, 2012.
It is with a heavy heart and tears that we share the message that our dear friend and former Sorensen executive director Bill Wood passed away early this morning.
Immediate arrangements will occur in Birmingham, but there will be a service, and burial, at a later time in Charlottesville.
Through the help of Sorensen alumni and friends, we are helping a Virginia community center.
Thank you so much for your support thus far! Today we are delivering 495 donated items (books, magazines, games, jig saw puzzles and more) to the Harvey Hall Community Center. The Harvey Hall Community Center in Arlington, Va. is one of seven community centers in Arlington and one in Baltimore that works with more than 2,000 children and adults. Services include a wide variety of opportunities, from after-school programs to senior activities, to help improve residents lives. Harvey Hall also provides a teen tutoring and study hall, a project discovery summer camp and programs for seniors such as field trips to cultural sites and on-site luncheons that focus on health oriented topics.
We will continue to collect books the rest of this calendar year. If you have questions or would like to donate items, please contact Tracy Tanner Bond, Alumni Coordinator for Volunteer Events at (434) 982-4943.
We are pleased to announce that Sean T. O'Brien, former Executive Director of the Sorensen Institute, has been promoted to the position of Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of the Montpelier Foundation. In this new position, Sean will address the needs of the growing organization as they implement their new strategic plan and build on the achievements of the last decade.
Sean has served as the Executive Director of the Center for the Constitution at James Madison's Montpelier for the past 3-1/2 years. Sean holds a Ph.D. from the University of Virginia. Sean, his wife Anne and their 2 children live in Charlottesville.
Congratulations Sean!
Political Leaders Program Class of 2009 alumnus Art Major currently serves as President of GearClean, Inc. This past week, GearClean was recognized by Governor Bob McDonnell as a recipient of one of the 2011 Governor's Environmental Excellence Awards. GearClean, headquartered in Winchester, was recognized in the Environmental Project Small Business category for their work in the Deepwater Horizon response. GearClean introduced a revolutionary decontamination process to help clean contaminated vessels. During the project, GearClean was able to remove contaminates from vessels without the use of solvents and cleaners and without producing secondary waste.
The Governor's Environmental Excellence Awards recognize significant contributions of environmental and conservation leaders in three categories: environmental projects, environmental programs and land conservation. They can be awarded to businesses and industrial facilities, not-for-profit organizations, government agencies and individuals. Additional information on the Governor's Environmental Excellence Awards is available here. Sorensen congratulates Art and GearClean!
Joe Walton, a member of the Political Leaders Program Class of 2008, has been elected Chairman of the Powhatan Board of Supervisors by his colleagues on the board. Walton was nominated to the position by Supervisor Robert Cosby and was elected in a 3-1 vote and abstained from voting on his own nomination. Walton has served as the board's Vice Chairman during 2010 and will succeed Cosby; who served as Board Chairman for 30 years.
For more information, please read the article posted on Powhatan Today.
Chris Fairchild (PLP 2008), Chairman of the Sorensen Institute's Charlottesville Regional Alumni Chapter, has been named to the Fluvanna County Board of Supervisors to fill the vacant Rivanna District seat. Elected unanimously, Fairchild will serve out the remainder of the term until December 2011.
Fairchild was nominated by Supervisor Joe Chesser. When asked why he wanted the postition, he stated, "I'm here because I care a great deal about our county." In December 2010, the Rivanna Disctict seat was left vacant by Gene Ott. The Board of Supervisors voted yesterday, 5-0, to seat him. His first meeting will be Feb. 2 at 2:00 p.m.
Congratulations Chris!
Youth Program Coordinator
Position Announcement
The Sorensen Institute for Political Leadership is seeking applicants to be Youth Program Coordinators during the summer of 2011 for its College Leaders Program and High School Leaders Program.
Both programs are residential at the University of Virginia. The College Leaders Program runs for four weeks from May 28th to June 25th; the High School Leaders Program runs from July 9th to July 23rd.
Desirable Qualifications are: effective time management skills; a high degree of organization; the ability to work with high school and college students in a residential and classroom setting; knowledge of Virginia government and politics; significant peer leadership experience; experience working in a peer-to-peer counseling setting; strong written and oral communication skills; and excellent human relations skills. Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree by the program start date.
The regular positions will run from May 24th to July 24th. During the program, Youth Program Coordinators will be required to live in residence with the students every night and work on average 6 days a week, with some vacation time between the two programs. There will be some limited work requirements for recruitment and review of applications starting in Mid-January 2011. Program Coordinators will receive room and board with the students during the programs in addition to a $3,250 stipend.
Applicants should include a current resume and relevant references, in addition to a brief letter explaining why the applicant is interested in the position. Letters of recommendation are welcome, but not required.
Please submit all materials to Ben Heath, Sorensen Institute for Political Leadership, P.O. Box 400206, Charlottesville, Virginia 22904 or by email to firstname.lastname@example.com.
Questions can be directed to Ben Heath, Manager of Youth Programs, at email@example.com or 434-243-2844. Applications must be submitted by Monday, January 3, 2011 for consideration. Applicants will be contacted to arrange an interview.
Compensation: $3,250 plus room and board during the programs
A. The full time position runs from May 24th through July 24th.
B. Coordinators must be in residence at the University of Virginia at all times when students are in the dorms; with one day off each week.
C. Assist in the daily operations of the programs - supervise students during the day, be on call certain evenings to assist students, etc.
D. Travel with the programs on all field trips.
E. Advise students in preparation of their culminating project as outlined in program materials. Oversee at least one student research group.
F. Provide administrative support during the program - help with coordination of activities, contact with speakers, development of culminating project groups, evening activities, etc.
G. Coordinate social events for the students in the programs.
H. Provide reasonable assistance to the Sorensen Institute in the recruitment and selection of program participants.
I. Assist in evaluating students completing the CLP or HSLP for academic credit.
J. Other tasks necessary for the operation of the programs as requested by the Sorensen Institute's staff.
The Sorensen Institute for Political Leadership at the University of Virginia extends our condolences, prayers and best wishes to Ruth Sorensen Singer and Adam Sorensen and their families at the loss of Ted Sorensen, Ruth's brother and Adam's uncle. Ruth Sorensen Singer is a former board member and Adam is a current member of the Sorensen Institute's Statewide Advisory Board.
Ted Sorensen, the brother of the late Tom Sorensen, after whom the Sorensen Institute is named, was an inspiring author, speechwriter and adviser to President John F. Kennedy. Ted Sorensen was well known for his wit and wisdom and was a great supporter of the institute bearing his brother's name.
He visited Charlottesville to benefit the institute on Sept. 8, 2008, at a reception held at Farmington Country Club. The evening's talk is available in the Sorensen Newsroom archives in two parts.
You can learn more about Ted Sorensen's life at The New York Times, The Washington Post and the White House Press Office.
The 2008 public television documentary "Across the Aisle" will be broadcast on Thursday, Sept. 16th at 9:00pm on WCVE and WHTJ public television stations in Richmond and Charlottesville and again on Tuesday, Sept. 21st at 9:00pm on WCVE Richmond. The documentary follows the Sorensen Institute's Political Leaders Program Class of 2007 during its 10-month program across Virginia. The broadcast comes as the Sorensen Institute for Political Leadership is recruiting applicants for the 2011 Political Leaders Program Class as well as the 2011 Candidate Training Program. Applications for both programs are being accepted at the Sorensen Institute's website until 5:00pm on Nov. 8th. For more information, visit www.sorenseninstitute.org.
The documentary was produced courtesy of a $100,000 gift from Albemarle County resident Fred Scott. Asked about the upcoming broadcast, Scott said, "Combine the best of Public Television leadership and producer/directorship skills with great academic leadership and a documentary is born. John Casteen, former President of UVA, took only a few minutes to understand and approve our Charlottesville PBS station manager's idea to produce "Across The Aisle," the story of a year-long Sorensen class. Editorial restrictions? None. We have been impressed by producer Paul Roberts' work and we trust our University's reputation to him." Scott added, "For me, watching a gem of an idea...one that began in a quiet conversation on my front porch...develop into a full blown documentary that 'gets it right' about Sorensen, has been a joyous journey."


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Concord is home to a number of great local eateries. And while each of those has its own specific menu of delights, there is one item that's always a fail safe.
French fries.
That's the focus of this week's Best of Readers Choice poll - where to get the best plate or side of French fries in Concord.
Here are some of our favorite places, but if we're leaving one off of the list, please let us know in the comments and we'll add it:
Voting in the poll below is open until 9 a.m. Friday. Ties will be broken by whichever business has the most positive comments in the section below. We will announce the winner at noon Friday.
So tell us your favorite place to get the best fries! And don't forget to tell us in the comments below why you think it's the best place in town.
Because this poll is not scientific, it is not the sole consideration in choosing a winner. A winner will be determined by Patch editors, based on poll results and reviews on Patch Places. Please vote only once per survey, per Patch. Voting results posted in real time shall not be deemed official until Patch has reviewed and confirmed all of the votes.


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rotoworldMichael Silverman of the Boston Herald was told by an "industry insider" that the Dodgers are the favorites to sign Zack Greinke.
He lists the Angels and Rangers as "on the outside looking in." CBS Sports' Jon Heyman reported earlier this month that the Dodgers had Hiroki Kuroda and Anibal Sanchez at the top of their pitching wish list, but perhaps that's not the case. Greinke is reportedly looking for a six-year, $150 million contract in free agency, and at this point it's hard to doubt that the Dodgers would be willing to give it to him.
sourceAccording to an industry insider, the Dodgers are the favorites to wind up with top free agent starter Zack Greinke, with the Angels and Rangers on the outside looking in. And no starting pitcher on the market is going to be complaining by the end of the hot stove season.
How high is their payroll going to be, 200 mil+?